Gossamer Gear
Backpacking Pocket Knife
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$19.99
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Overview
The Classic SD has everything you need and nothing you don't! The Swiss Army Classic SD Knife is compact enough to fit in your pocket or hook to your keys. With its seven implements, is functional enough to save the day. The perfect sidekick in your ultralight backpacking kit. Don't leave home without it!
Specs
- Brand
- Gossamer Gear
- Weight
- not published by the manufacturer
- Type
- Knife
Weight vs. category
100% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the knives & multi-tools in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Price
- $19.99
- Cheaper than 67% of 6 priced · #2 cheapest
- -16% vs the median $23.94
The cheapest is Opinel No. 08 Carbone Folding Knife at $15.98 — $4.01 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$19.99